Resume Workshop summer 2013

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Writing ActivityResume Workshop 101The BasicsWhat is a resume?What to put in a resume:- Education- Experience- Language (s)- Skills- Honors/ Awards- Activities- References (Optional)Mayor's YouthlinePhone: 617-635-2240Email:Youthline@cityofboston.govTwitter: @BostonYouthZoneFacebook: Boston Youth ZoneWebsite: www.bostonyouthzone.comPresented by the Mayor's Youthline Career PeersHow can we make the following bullet points more professional?:Quiz1. What is a résumé?A tool to organize your credentials2. What can you put on your résumé if you've never had a job?Volunteer Experience, Education, Awards/Honors, Activities, Skills3. In what order should your résumébe organized?Reverse chronological order4. How should 3 years of French be included on a résumé?Completed 3 years of French5. Rewrite this bullet point so it is more professional: "Watched kids at community center." Supervised children ages 5-12 in daily community center activities Reverse chronological orderNever lie or exaggerateCreate good relationships with supervisorsConsistency is KEY!OBJECTIVE:

make sure to customize your objective based on the position you wish to obtain.Update when you do anything NEW!Market all of your skills! Include social media and public speakingMake sure yourname is LARGE!Email and voicemail has to be professionalNEVERlieContact UsMartin J. Walsh, Mayor